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FA05 KGX

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,623 mi
Last recorded101,623 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 KGX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 101,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 99,773 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 99,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 93,202 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 92,689 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 92,689 miles

Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Both (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 87,356 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 77,490 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 70,289 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 70,222 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 64,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2014 64,607 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 64,597 miles

HAND BRAKE LEVER HAS A VERY HIGH OPERATION

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2013 64,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

HAND BRAKE LEVER HAS A VERY HIGH OPERATION

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 62,722 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 62,722 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 59,268 miles

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread and tread perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2010 52,384 miles

nsr tyre low

Pass 8 Jul 2009 47,655 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 33,067 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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FA05 KGX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 54,210 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA05 KGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FA05 KGX registered?

FA05 KGX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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